The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway was written as Hemingway 's comeback book. Hemingway was a great writer, according to “11 Facts About Hemingway’s The Old Man and The sea”, written by the website mental floss, before The Old Man and the Sea his last best book was For Whom the Bell Tolls which was written in 1940. Hemingway went a decade before he wrote and had another book published. In 1950 Hemingway published Across the River and Into The Trees, but it was not very good so people said that Hemingway was done with his years of good writing. In 1952 Hemingway published The Old Man and the Sea and it was his comeback book. Throughout the book, Hemingway uses Santiago and his long time out in the sea to show that it is important to …show more content…
After forty days without catching any fish Manolin 's parents told him that he was not allowed to go out fishing with Santiago anymore, they said Santiago was bad luck. Manolin ended up going out and fishing in another boat and caught many fish. Santiago went a total of eighty five days without catching any fish, but he never did give up. Santiago said Manolin 's parents had no faith in him, but Santiago said, “But we have. Haven’t we.” (11). Later on in the novel, Santiago decides he is going to go as far out in the sea as it takes to find and catch the biggest fish. Santiago went to get Manolin up to have him help get the boat ready. When Monolin asked how Santiago slept Santiago said, ““Very well, Manolin,” the old man said. “I feel confident today.”” (27). Santiago is not going to give up, he is going to catch the biggest fish if it is the last thing he …show more content…
Santiago shoved the harpoon through the shoulder and heart of the marlin. He was surprised at how big and beautiful the marlin actually was. He said the marlin was purple and silver, and the stripes in the fish were wider than a man 's hand with his fingers spread out; he is also over fifteen hundred pounds. Santiago was very proud of his catch and new his idol the great DiMaggio would be proud of him too. “But I think the great DiMaggio would be proud of me today.” (97)
He was finally able to go back home. Santiago still did not give up after he caught the marlin, there were many sharks he had to fight, “When he saw the shark he leaned over the side and punched at him.” (109).
“Out to Far” is a source from infohio that talks about how men feel defeat when they reach old age. The main arguments in this source, the old man 's dependents on the boy, feminizing the sea and the respectful engagement of its feminine presents, and Interspecies kinship—brotherhood between man and animals, as well as with nature. The purpose of this source is to show reasons why the old man feels defeat with old age. This source relates to The Old Man and the Sea because many times throughout the novel when Santiago was in the sea he wished Manolin was there to help him because he had a rough time doing some things nowadays, but his old age still did not stop him from catching that
The quote, “Nothing happened. The fish just moved away slowly and the old man could not raise him an inch. His line was strong and made for heavy fish and he held it against his back until it was so taut that beads of water were jumping from it. Then it began to make a slow hissing sound in the water and he still held it, bracing himself against the thwart and leaning back against the pull. The boat began to move slowly off toward the north-west.”(44) creates in depth meaning into how the old man is strong because the fish possesses a determination equal in magnitude to Santiago’s. Santiago has a large amount of endurance, and is using it in the midst of following the fish. Another example of Santiago’s endurance throughout the novel is his strength with the physical pain he feels. For example, the old man has a lot of back pain while following the fish, and catching it, especially. “...”( ).........The old man also experiences physical pain when his hand is cramping and when it gets cut. The author states, “The old man would have liked to keep his hand in the salt water longer but he was afraid of another sudden lurch by the fish and he stood up and braced himself and
The main arguments in this source is the old man 's dependents on the boy, feminizing the sea and the respectful engagement of its feminine presents, and Interspecies kinship—brotherhood between man and animals, as well as with nature. The purpose of this source is to show the reasons why the old man feels defeat with old age. This source relates to The Old Man and the Sea because many times throughout the novel when Santiago was in the sea, he wished Manolin was there to help him because he has a rough time doing some things nowadays, but his old age still does not stop him from catching that
To begin with, the old man is determined just as the fish is. When Santiago first hooks the fish, he states, “‘Fish,’ he said softly, aloud, ‘I’ll stay with you until I am dead’” (Hemingway 52). This shows how he will risk his life to prove that he can catch this marlin. Santiago was fixed on catching this fish and ending his bad luck streak. And, as the marlin doesn’t have much of a choice, he will fight until he dies as well. They are both very
The marlin’s blood has reached two ravenous shovel-nosed sharks who are more than insistent on getting a taste of the marlin. Santiago manages to kill these two as well, but in doing so loses his knife, which had been his only weapon. Once the shovel-nosed shark are gone, Santiago has a brief window of time during which he goes back to mourning the fish. Due to these attacks, Santiago now further laments the marlin’s death, for he believes, had the marlin been alive, he would of been able to easily defend himself against the savage sharks. The old man goes on to say that he no longer likes to “look at the fish” for he has been “mutilated” (Hemingway 103). He also mentions that, “When the fish had been hit it was as though he himself [Santiago] were hit.” (Hemingway 103). This tells us that Santiago deeply valued the fish, not only as a source of pride but as a companion as well.
Santiago does not treat Manolin as a young boy, but rather as an equal. Age is not a factor in their relationship. Manolin does not even act as a young boy; he is mature and sensitive to Santiago’s feelings. He even offers to go against his parent’s wishes and accompany Santiago on his fishing trips. Santiago is viewed as an outcast in his village because he has not caught any fish for more than eighty-four days and is therefore “unlucky”.
This day was the 85th day of his “no-fish” fishing streak, and he believed that he would catch a big fish that day. Since he believed that, it helped him to strive harder to get the fish, and the boy could encourage him. Moreover, the boy’s parents didn’t want the boy to go with Santiago, because he was “unlucky” and others were “lucky”. If he took the boy that one time, he would gain once more the trust of the boy’s parents. The boy was young, and because of that, it would make him even more “lucky”, because the boy could help him.
”(page 111). Santiago had plans for him already but failed to accomplish them. Some will argue that he won because he gained spiritual victory. This , in a way, is true; but fishing is his job and only way of living. If the case had been different and Santiago was only fishing for his personal entertainment, which wasn’t, it could be seen as a new experience or story to tell.
Santiago’s decision to go farther out into the sea displays an attempt to regain “his long gone pride”(93). As the old man is battling the marlin, the action of the fish circling around his boat is repeated constantly. Hemingway’s use of repetition emphasizes the difficulty of the battle. The repetitive use of the word circle describes how the fight between the two very stubborn enemies kept going on continuously, as if in a circle. Powered by his pride, the old man’s motivation remains unwavered throughout. He withstands the intense pa...
In The Old Man and the Sea, Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman, pits his strength against forces he cannot control. We learn from Santiago's struggles how to face insurmountable odds with bravery and courage. Though we find an indifferent and hostile universe as Santiago's stage, his unwillingness to give in to these forces demonstrate a reverence for life's struggles. Santiago's struggle is for dignity and meaning in the face of insurmountable odds. His warrior-like spirit fights off the sharks full-well knowing the fate of his marlin. Santiago loses his marlin in the end, but his struggle to keep it represent a victory because of the dignity and heroism with which he carries out his mission. However, as Santiago acknowledges, he is almost sorry he caught the marlin because he knows the animal and he have a great deal in common as fellow beings in nature. However, he only caught the marlin "through trickery" (Hemingway 99). Santi...
The old man and the sea is a novella about an old Cuban fisherman, Santiago, and his three-day battle with a giant Marlin fish. Throughout the novella, Santiago is portrayed in different perspectives. He is tough and refuses to give up at any time. He withholds the will to continue and the courage to overcome what is believed to be the impossible. His persistence and confidence, his absolute determination and his unique way of accepting the reality makes him a noble hero.
The great stories behind The Old Man and the Sea are what make it so wonderful. Because of this novels success released in 1952, it helped Hemingway ring in the Nobel Prize for 1954 for Hemingway (Hurse). He had a way of writing a good hearted, high spirited hero, who seemed in many ways to be at one with nature and himself. It is believed that Hemingway conjured up the character Santiago from a 92 year old man who crossed to Florida with other Cuban refugees (Baker 910). This makes sense considering Santiago is the main character, who is of old age. His characters although having many great qualities, still had struggles. Santiago is the man of hour, when speaking of The Old Man and the Sea. H...
Firstly, Santiago doubted some of his decisions he has made causing him not to have a perfect life as Handy was intending.While Santiago has the marlin hooked; he is just trying so hard just to kill it. He is risking his life to kill the marlin. In his mind Santiago He says, “You are killing me, fish, the old man thought. But you have a right to. Never have I seen a greater, or more beautiful,
On the 85th day of his unlucky streak, the old man says goodbye to Manolin at the beach, and rows far out into the Gulf Stream. After he is out into the deep water and has caught a tuna for bait, he feels a large fish on the end of his line. The fish is a large, powerful marlin, and it drags the boat out further into the ocean. Santiago struggles with the fish all night, as he is dragged out to the point where he can’t see the lights o...
When it comes down to the final struggle, Santiago pits all of the pain, strength, and pride he has left against the fish in order to bring it down. Despair begins to creep in when Santiago finds it hard to pull in the marlin, but he overcomes it with every ounce of will he has. He knows that it is up to him to create this important moment in his life, filled with passion and purpose .... ... middle of paper ...
The relationship between animal and human in this text shows as a relationship of appreciation and respect. Santiago loves everything about being a fisherman. He is lonely at sea and his sea friends are his companions. He has great respect for the sea as well as the inhabitants that swim and live in it. He does not love all creatures of the deep, blue sea, however, does show respect for each one. Santiago has a particular relationship with the marlin. He comments that the marlin is “wonderful”, “strange”, “strong”, “wise”, and “that is fight has no panic to it” (Hemingway 48 -49). Based on his description of the marlin, Santiago loves and respects him as a worthy opponent and brother, “Now we are joined together and have been since noon” (Hemingway 50). Santiago is not only literally linked to the marlin, but also figuratively because the outcome of this battle will determine both their fates. The old man says, “The fish is my friend too,” he said aloud. “I have never seen or heard of such a fish. But I must kill him I am glad we do not have to try to kill the stars” (Hemingway 75). He starts to imagine impossible feats like killing the moon or the sun and feels lucky that his task, in relative terms, is much simpler. Although he is sad to kill the fis...